B) DURING PURCHASE

- Buy from an established jeweller

• Know the jeweller’s background

• Check for after-sales service and warranty policies

• Check for manufacturing facilities

• Check for other extra charges
 

- Hallmarks are important

• To prove and guarantee the: Manufacturing quality and fineness of precious metal used

• Examples to look for: YG750 for 18K gold jewellery and PT950 for 95% pure platinum jewellery
 

- Insist on a Written Guarantee

• Printed tags; or

• Certificate of authenticity; or

• Printed receipt with jewellery details
 

- Choose the Precious Metal that is Right for You

• Choose what you like and can afford

• 18K gold is more suitable for gem-set jewellery, harder than 22K or 24K gold

• Platinum is the most ideal; hardest metal, so holds diamonds more securely
 

- Finishing is Important

• Check for rough or sharp edges

• See if the “shank” or “body” of a ring is too thin or flimsy

• Must be comfortable to wear

C) AFTER PURCHASE

• Get your rings professionally checked and cleaned every 6 months

• After-sales service